"If we talk about specific prospects for the further development of events considering the Trump factor, we respect his statements. I believe that negotiations on Ukraine should be conducted between Russia and the USA without the involvement of other Western countries. There is nothing to discuss with London or Brussels", - said russian presidential aide nikolai patrushev in an interview with russian media on January 14.
According to him, the leadership of the European Union has long since lost the right to speak on behalf of many of its members, such as Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Romania, and "some other European countries interested in stability in Europe and taking a balanced position toward russia".